Luke Dixon
Partner & Head of Data & Information | London
“Luke Dixon has become our first go-to lawyer for all things related to data protection. He has the technical mind needed for this specialism but puts this in the practical context of your business. He has the refreshing approach of compliance without weighing down your business with unnecessary processes or prohibitions.”
The Legal 500, 2025
Call: 0207 440 5177 Mobile: 0797 388 9778
About Luke
Luke is an experienced data protection, e-Privacy and cyber lawyer. He advises businesses from start-ups to blue chips on the privacy aspects of a wide range of matters including commercial and IT agreements, projects and transactions. He regularly advises clients on how to respond to data breaches and to data subject rights requests, as well as digital marketing compliance. He has considerable experience of working with clients on cross-border matters, having worked at two leading US law firms.
Luke has previously worked on secondment as part of the data protection team of a well-known High Street retailer. He understands that clients want data advice which is clear, commercial and practical.
Luke sits on the City of London Law Society’s specialist Data Protection Committee. He is frequently asked to deliver training and seminars on data issues. He is a qualified data protection practitioner (CIPP/E) and holds a Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice.
He heads up Freeths’ Data & Information Team, which has been named as a “Firm to Watch” for Data Protection in The Legal 500 UK (2022 edition).
Luke is listed as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 (2025 edition), and is recognised as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2025 edition).
Memberships
- CIPP/E
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
Contact Luke
Call: 0207 440 5177
Mobile: 0797 388 9778
Notable work & expertise
Recent Work
- Advising a major international truck manufacturer on the data and intellectual property aspects of key M&A transactions, internal re-organisation and data/IP licensing.
- Advising a major European car manufacturer on its personal data sharing arrangements as part of its global alliance with a leading US car manufacturer.
- Advising car dealerships on their responses to data subject access requests.
- Advising a car parts distributor on its privacy notice documentation.
Recent Work
- Advising a Tier 1 international bank on the privacy aspects of its digital business customer app.
- Advising a leading High Street retailer on all aspects of its data protection compliance, including data breaches; data subject rights response; data policies and procedures; and data processing agreements.
- Advising a leading loyalty programme provider on the data aspects of its membership scheme arrangements with a major fuel retailer.
- Advising a multinational company on the drafting and negotiation of the data processing terms of a cross-border IT outsourcing deal.
- Advising a major government services supplier on the amendment and re-negotiation of its supply contracts to comply with GDPR.
Testimonials
"Luke Dixon's advice was clear and reassuring. We would have no hesitation in using Freeths' services again in the future."
The Legal 500, 2025
"Luke Dixon is a great go-to, very knowledgeable with a calm and considered approach."
The Legal 500, 2025
"Luke is an expert in his field and his practical approach to cases makes it easier for clients to understand the process of what needs to be imple...
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Luke is pleasant and commercially excellent."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Luke is a trusted pair of hands on data protection matters."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“Luke's passion and enthusiasm is infectious; he eagerly accepts challenging queries and delivers in an engaging and meaningful way.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
“He tackles queries with ease and conveying his advice in an absorbing and thought-provoking way.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
“Luke is good and definitely a data protection specialist.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
“He has specialist experience within data protection, and provides clear and concise advice and assistance.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“He has specialist experience within data protection, and provides clear and concise advice and assistance.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“Firm to Watch” for Data Protection
The Legal 500, 2022
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